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Hunker

Pennsylvania · 291 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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Hunker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,542. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,300. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−12%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.9
+14%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2522793053313581990201020202024Hunker
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,659
−11%since 2000
from $22,045 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(317)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score7.4%(22)
Diversity Score
7
+93%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hunker, Pennsylvania?

Hunker, Pennsylvania has about 291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hunker, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hunker, Pennsylvania earns about $48,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hunker, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hunker, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,300.

How educated are people in Hunker, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hunker, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hunker, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Hunker, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hunker, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hunker, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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